 Madinda in 2015 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lévy Clément Madinda | ||
| Date of birth | (1992-06-22)22 June 1992 (age 33) | ||
| Place of birth | Libreville, Gabon | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2010 | Stade Mandji | ||
| 2010–2013 | Celta B | 55 | (3) |
| 2012–2017 | Celta | 29 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | →Gimnàstic (loan) | 49 | (1) |
| 2017–2018 | Asteras Tripoli | 19 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Ümraniyespor | 22 | (5) |
| 2019–2020 | Keçiörengücü | 27 | (1) |
| 2020–2021 | Giresunspor | 0 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Sabah | 19 | (4) |
| 2022–2024 | Johor Darul Ta'zim | 0 | (0) |
| 2022 | Johor Darul Ta'zim II | 16 | (4) |
| 2023 | →Negeri Sembilan (loan) | 15 | (1) |
| 2023 | →Persib Bandung (loan) | 15 | (1) |
| 2024–2025 | Barito Putera | 29 | (3) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2011–2021 | Gabon | 56 | (6) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:18, 24 May 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 16 November 2021 | |||
Lévy Clément Madinda (born 22 June 1992) is a Gabonese professionalfootballer who plays as amidfielder.
Born inLibreville, Madinda started playing football forStade Mandji.[2] In October 2010, after having been spotted by the club during a youth tournament inBurkina Faso, the 18-year-old moved to Spain and signed a five-year contract withCelta de Vigo, going on to remain several seasons registered forthe reserves.[3]
Madinda made his official debut with theGalicians' first team on 31 October 2012, playing the full 90 minutes in a 0–2 away loss againstAlmería forthe season'sCopa del Rey.[4] He first appeared inLa Liga on 30 March of the following year, coming on as a latesubstitute in a 2–2 home draw toBarcelona.[5]
On 19 January 2016, Madinda renewed his contract until 2018, being immediately loaned toGimnàstic de Tarragona until June.[6] On 12 July, his loan was extended for a further season, now with a buyout clause.[7]
In June 2017, Madinda leftBalaídos to join Greek sideAsteras Tripoli.[8]
In September 2020, after leavingKeçiörengücü, he signed forGiresunspor.[9]
In February 2021, he signed for Malaysian clubSabah.[10]In July 2022, he signed for Malaysian clubJohor Darul Ta'zim.[11]
On 16 February 2023, he signed a one-year loan deal with Malaysian clubNegeri Sembilan.[12][13]
On 21 July 2023, Madinda signed on loan with Indonesian clubPersib Bandung until December 2023.[14]
On 28 July 2024, Madinda signed a deal withBarito Putera.[15]
Madinda made his debut forGabon in 2011,[16] and was selected for the2012 Africa Cup of Nations squad.[17] On 14 November 2012 he scored his first goal as an international, netting the opener in a 2–2friendly draw withPortugal played in his hometown, through apenalty kick.[18]
In December 2014, Madinda was named as part of Gabon's provisional squad for the2015 African Cup of Nations.[19]
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 7 October 2011 | Stade Maurice Chevalier,Cannes, France |  Equatorial Guinea | 2–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
| 2. | 11 November 2012 | Stade Omar Bongo,Libreville, Gabon |  Portugal | 1–0 | 2–2 | Friendly |
| 3. | 10 September 2014 | Setsoto Stadium,Maseru, Lesotho |  Lesotho | 1–1 | 1–1 | 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 4. | 19 November 2014 | Stade d'Angondjé, Libreville, Gabon | Lesotho | 1–0 | 4–2 | 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 5. | 12 October 2015 | Stade de la Cité de l'Oie,Visé, Belgium |  DR Congo | 1–1 | 1–2 | Friendly |
| 6. | 25 March 2018 | Rajamangala National Stadium,Bangkok, Thailand |  United Arab Emirates | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2018 King's Cup |
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